Dinosaur on Passover [Paperback]

Diane Levin Rauchwerger (Author), Jason Wolff (Illustrator)

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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-The friendly, oversize creature from Dinosaur on Hanukkah (Lerner, 2005) returns to celebrate Passover with a boy and his family. In silly, rhyming text, the reptile tries to help perform the holiday rituals: removing the forbidden foods, preparing the horseradish, singing the four questions, drinking the wine, retelling the story of the Exodus, eating matzah, searching for the afikomen, and welcoming the prophet Elijah. While his size, enthusiasm, and clumsiness wreak havoc on the family Seder, by the end of the story he is curled up in a heap fast asleep. The illustrations are bright and sophisticated, complementing the cheery mood of the text. A brief endnote explains Passover, but the book will be best enjoyed by children already familiar with the holiday.-Rachel Kamin, Temple Israel Libraries & Media Center, West Bloomfield, MI
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580131611
• ISBN-13: 978-1580131612
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dinosaur On Passover, October 12, 2006

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This review is from: Dinosaur on Passover (Dinosaur Holiday Set) (Library Binding)

The "bigger than life" orange guest that was introduced in Dinosaur on Hanukkah, returns for another Jewish holiday celebration. This time the overzealous reptile wants to participate in all the Passover rituals with a little boy and his family, no matter how difficult the preparations appear to be! The little boy puts his oversized new friend to work and together they remove the forbidden foods, prepare horseradish, sing the four questions, drink the wine, retell the story of the Exodus, eat matzah, search for the afikomen, and open the door for Elijah. Although "Dino" is very enthusiastic and very focused on being helpful, his huge hulk makes him very clumsy and causes him to wreck havoc at the Seder. The family is naturally relieved when after all his hard work, Dino misses the end of Passover by falling asleep! The simple rhyming text has a lyrical cadence that will be enjoyable to share out loud: " He searches for the afikomen/ The books fly left and right/ I have to help him find it/ So it doesn't take all night." Colorful double-page acrylic illustrations complement the text with many humorous details. In addition, a brief endnote succinctly explains the meaning of Passover, which may spark interest in finding out more about the holiday. For ages 3-5. Reviewed by Debra S. Gold

5.0 out of 5 stars Dinosaur on Passover, April 23, 2010

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This review is from: Dinosaur on Passover (Paperback)

I teach preschool and have a preschool aged grandchild, and absolutely love all the "Dinosaur on..." books==short, cute pictures, keeps the kids' attention, and are fun to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Pesach Book, June 28, 2008

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This review is from: Dinosaur on Passover (Paperback)

The addition of a dinosaur - a toddler favorite - to a Pesach story makes this book a real hit with my 2 1/2 year old daughter. Fun pictures and rhymes.